Africa
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Afreximbank, EABC expand digital trade access for East African businesses through Africa Trade Gateway
Nairobi, Kenya, 5 October 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed the Africa…
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Dangote to deliver $16bn East Africa Refinery in 40 months; Obasanjo, 5 African heads of govt attend groundbreaking ceremony
• Reserves 30% equity for East African countries • President Ruto projects 60,000 jobs, 1,000MW power • Lamu Governor…
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Stage set for Afreximbank’s CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos to power Africa’s creative economy
Lagos, Nigeria, 29 September 2026 With less than two months to go, preparations are in top gear for Lagos, Nigeria…
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Code For Africa advocates policies to ensure AI companies pay Africans
By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia. Sept.29, 2026. Code For Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering informed societies has advocated the…
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Dangote Refinery surpasses nameplate capacity, strengthens Nigeria’s energy security, export position
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant operational milestone, recording an average capacity utilization of 105.21 percent in August 2026,…
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Guinea-Bissau disgrace Super Eagles 3-0 in AFCON qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a disgraceful 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
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Ruto hails Dangote Refinery as a “Masterpiece” as Dangote Group accelerates African expansion, targets $36 billion revenue
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” following…
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Shettima urges new ECOWAS leadership to prioritise sub-region’s unity, integration
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Sept. 26, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the new leadership of the ECOWAS…
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Afreximbank issues a $29 million guarantee to scale EAC Customs Bond, easing movement of goods across East Africa
Cairo, Egypt African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has issued a US$ 29 million guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the…
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Super Eagles defeat Madagascar in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over…
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UNGA81: Nigeria, Mali deepen political consultations, discuss Sahel security
New York Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in addressing security and…
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Alake advocates Mine Emergency and Community Recovery Fund
Solid Minerals Development Minister and Chairman of Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, Dr. Dele Alake has advocated a Mine Emergency…
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UNGA81: Tinubu calls for fresh push to end exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Sept. 22, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the…
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Dangote Refinery IPO reflects our long-term commitment to Africa’s industrial, economic transformation – Aliko Dangote
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the Dangote Group’s unwavering commitment to Africa’s industrial…
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DR Congo delegation begins study tour of NCDMB’s Local Content model
A high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by Minister of Hydrocarbons, His Excellency, Simplice Stev Onanga…
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Afreximbank, ATDC sign US$500 million facility to expand African trade and distribution
Cairo, Egypt, 21 September 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a…
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Enugu Air launches direct Enugu-Douala flights
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 20, 2026 Enugu Air will launch direct international flights between Enugu and Douala, Cameroon, on…
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FSD Africa launches Manager Finance Facility to unlock capital for local investment and growth businesses
Nairobi & Lagos, 18 September 2026 FSD Africa Friday launched the Manager Finance Facility (MFF), a new initiative designed to…
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Kenya: Ruto warns police against politics ahead of 2027
Nairobi, Sept. 18, 2026 President William Ruto has warned police officers against partisan politics as Kenya prepares for the 2027…
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Afreximbank extends US$10-million facility to Azania Bank to support SMEs in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17 September 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a US$10-million finance facility to Azania Bank…
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Afreximbank, ZEP-RE deepen partnership to build trade, insurance, risk management expertise across Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 16 September 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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ECO currency proposed launch: a critical appraisal By Chief Emeka Asinugo
For more than four decades, the dream of a common West African currency had moved between hope, political declarations, technical…
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Austin Nosike appointed Chairman of ASCON International Journal Editorial Board
Professor Austin Nosike, President of the African Academy of Economics, has been appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board of the…
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FG condemns fresh killing of Nigerians in South Africa, calls for investigation
By Joshua Olomu Abuja, Sept.14,2026 The Federal Government has condemned the killings of two Nigerians in South Africa, and demanded…
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Tinubu mourns Bamanga Tukur as family confirms burial date
By Muhyideen Jimoh, Abuja/ Ibrahim Kado, Yola, Sept. 12, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman,…
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